title: Validation of the Rotterdam MOVE2PC Questionnaire for assessment of nurses' knowledge and opinions on palliative care.
abstract: The purpose of this study was the psychometric testing of a questionnaire to assess nurses' opinions, subjective norms, perceived difficulties, and knowledge related to palliative care. The 63-item MOVE2PC Questionnaire was tested among 219 nurses in groups differing in education and experience. The intra-rater agreement was moderate to good (к > .5κmax ), and internal consistency was good (alpha = .77). Construct validity was demonstrated by between-groups differences in knowledge, opinions, and perceived difficulties. Responsiveness was shown by improved scores after an education program. Time of completion was 20 minutes, and 99% skipped at most five items, demonstrating feasibility. Findings support the usefulness of the instrument for assessing nurses' knowledge and views on palliative care.
authors.affiliation: Department of Public Health, Erasmus MC, University Medical Centre Rotterdam, PO Box 2040, 3000, CA, Rotterdam, The Netherlands; Department of Medical Oncology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Centre Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: Frederika E
authors.initials: FE
authors.lastname: Witkamp
authors.forename: Lia
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: van Zuylen
authors.forename: Carin C D
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: van der Rijt
authors.forename: Agnes
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: van der Heide
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009426:Netherlands; D024802:Nurse's Role / Q000523:psychology; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology; D010166:Palliative Care / Q000592:standards*; D011594:Psychometrics; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires / Q000592:standards*
keywords: instrument development; instrument validation; nursing; palliative care; questionnaires